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Kistler Obrien Fire Protection

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kistler Obrien Fire Protection in DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Kistler Obrien Fire Protection Report ID 2019099818
Address Penn Color, 400 Old Dublin Pike City, State ZIP DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18901
Event Date September 19, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 922160 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.31000, -75.13000

Incident Narrative

While repairing a stuck/clogged valve, an employee fell 8 to 9 feet from a ladder and landed on the floor. The employee sustained a fractured left leg.

Incident Summary

On September 19, 2019, a worker at Kistler Obrien Fire Protection in DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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